Joseph L. Galloway recounted his experiences to students and faculty members March 31 at the Defense Information School. The co-author of "We Were Soldiers Once and Young," Galloway based the book on his experiences as a war correspondent for United Press International in Vietnam. (Photo by Rick Corral)
By Navy Lt. David Luckett
Special to Soundoff!
One of America’s most accomplished war correspondents kept more than 100 students and faculty at the Defense Information School in awe as he intertwined his experiences of the past with lessons for the future.
Joseph L. Galloway, most famous for the book he co-authored, “We Were Soldiers Once … and Young,” which was later adapted into the movie “We Were Soldiers” starring Mel Gibson, spoke March 31.
“I think the audience wanted to hear someone tell it like it is, without a hint of spin or compromise,” DINFOS Public Affairs Department instructor Bill Lincicome said. “I think we all deeply appreciate and respect someone like Joe Galloway who just wants to tell the truth, because the truth is the only currency we PAs have.”
Galloway accepted the invitation to talk with DINFOS students so he could revel in one of his greatest passions — spending time with service members.
After watching some video clips from the 2002 movie depicting his exploits in Vietnam as part of his introduction, Galloway immediately made clear the candidness he would deliver by revealing that viewing just parts of the movie brought him to tears yet again.
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